Welcome Visitors… The Road UMC is the place to be!

The mission of The Road UMC is to become a community of believers committed to helping all

people to personally know Jesus Christ by delivering a biblically based teaching and preaching

of the gospel to those saved and seeking Christ and thereby developing disciples, families and

communities through the power of the Holy Spirit. If you are new to our community and

looking for a church home or desire to explore your spirituality, please consider us.

At The ROAD, we are engaged in the L4 experience:

Loving God with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength and loving neighbor as thyself

Living a life that is Christ-centered and biblically oriented.

Learning to be a disciple of Jesus Christ as we live counter to the culture following

wholeheartedly after God in a broken world.

Leading others to experience God; being light in darkness and salt in a decaying

environment.

If you would like to enter into fellowship with The ROAD UMC…

Come during the Invitation to Discipleship

See our pastor or a member after church

Call the church office and schedule an appointment to speak with the pastor

Email us at stmarysrd@theroadumc.org

See one of our greeters or ministers after the worship service

This is the working church! The lazy church is down the street

James R. King, Jr., Resident Bishop Rev. Dr. Buddy Cooper, District Superintendent

Cynthia Williams, Lay Leader Willie Belfield, Associate Lay Leader

The SMRUMC Staff

Shea Ellis, Receptionist

Jacqueline McCall, Administrative Assistant

Jacquelyn Egins, Director of Music

Debra Alexander, Children/Youth Choir Director

stmarysrd@theroadumc.org

F/B: The ROAD UMC

Pastor’s Information

Email: PastorK@theroadumc.org

Telephone Number: (706) 221-7643

ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION

ST. MARY’S ROAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

“A Christ-Centered Church

Where We Are,

Loving, Living, Learning and Leading in the Kingdom of God”

3993 St. Mary’s Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907

(706) 689-8707 *** (706) 687-6944

www.theroadumc.org

Rev. Dr. L. K. Pendleton, Pastor

“The wind blows wherever it

pleases. You hear its sound, but you

cannot tell where it comes from or

where it is going. So it is with

everyone born of the Spirit.”

John 3:8

News in the Pews

Note: Worshippers use the time before morning service to pray. Please limit your talking during this time.

REMINDER! Lenten Prayer will be tomorrow at 5:00 a.m. The conference call number is 1-605-475-6006 Access code 2797318#.

TRUSTEE ALERT! The use of church facilities, including church vans, should receive approval from the Trustees prior to use. All events should be placed on the church calendar. The Trustee board meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and open to all church members.

Confirmation classes for youth ages 12 and above will begin in April. Please contact Burl Levins, Thia Hemingway, or Paula Shaw-Powell if you would like your child to participate.

The Brandice Arlene Martin Scholarship: is accepting donations. Please see Mrs. Pamela Shaw-Grant or Paula Shaw Powell to make your donation.

Lenten Services: Our Lenten Collaborative Worship Xperience is as follows:

March 24, 2016, 7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday South Columbus

March 25, 2016, 7:00 p.m. Good Friday St. Mary’s Road

Easter Lily Drive: The Altar Guild Easter Lily Drive is in progress. The cost is $10.00. We invite you to purchase in Memory or In Honor of your loved one(s). Please see Mrss. Doris Upshaw, Rose McRae or any member of the Altar Guild Ministry. The last day to purchase an Easter Lily is Sunday, March 20, 2016.

The Sunday School Easter Presentation The Sunday School Easter Program will be held on Sunday, March 27 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Please see your Sunday School Teacher, Mrss. Rose McRae, Paula Shaw-Powell or stop by the Sunday School Office for speeches and readings. We will have rehearsal on Saturday, March 26th at 11:00 a.m., followed by our Annual Easter Luncheon Celebration.

The UM Men will support several events and projects in 2016. Each man is asked to support with a $200.00 assessment. For more information, contact Henry Holt at (706) 527-8731 or Darryl Lis-bon (706) 464-0072.

Remember to silence cell phones and technology devices during our morning worship. Thank you!

A Message

From The

Pastor

The St. Mary’s Road United Methodist Annual Women’s Day

“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound,

but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”

John 3:8

Welcome to The St. Mary’s Road United Methodist Church Annual Women’s Day. The United Methodist Women (UMW) is a faith-based membership organization of laywomen within The United Methodist Church. The UMW are committed to growing as disciples of Jesus Christ in community with other women and advocating on behalf of women, children and youth around the world. The UMW have been in mission for more than 140 years. This year’s theme, “A Fresh Wind Blowing” comes with a deep sense of excitement and change embedded within each shift. Things that have been dormant are now beginning to appear. Things that have been promised are coming to pass. God has been laying a strong foundation in the lives of His people for years. If indeed there is a fresh wind blowing, my question to you is simple. Now that you are embarking upon the next level in your Christian maturity and ministry, which direction will you take your ministry to accomplish new heights and dimensions? What will you identify as your new normal for 2016 in response to this theme? If you respond authentically to the scripture, it is my prayer that this year moves you closer to answering the critical questions of constitution so that the manifestation of mercy and advocacy might be seen. In closing, like the Apostle Paul penned, “Every time I think of you I thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” I would like to thank the planning team and women of our UMW for your service. I also celebrate our speaker for this occasion, Ms. Yvette Richards, the National President of the United Methodist Women. I look forward with a renewed consciousness as I eagerly anticipate the Spirits move within our midst this year. Your sister on the way,

Pastor K

Welcome March 2016

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Men’s Bible Study @ 6:00 p.m.

2

Bible Study @ 12:00 p.m. Kids Night Out @ 6:00 p.m. Youth Group @ 6:00 p.m. Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 p.m. Pastor K speaker at St.

James CME Revival

@ 7:00 p.m.

3

Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m.

4

Women’s Choir

Rehearsal 5:30-7:30 p.m.

5

Safe Sanctuaries @ 9:00 a.m. Boy Scout Mtg. @ 10:00 a.m.

6

Health screenings Children’s Church @ 10:00 a.m.

7

Worship Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m. Trustees Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m.

8

Men’s Bible Study @ 6:00 p.m. Outreach Mtg. @ 6:00 p.m.

9

ACTIVITIES SAME

AS March 2nd

10

Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m.

11

Women’s Choir

Rehearsal 5:30-7:30 p.m.

12

UMM Mtg. @ 8:00 a.m. Jocabed’s Daughters

Mtg. @ 10:00 a.m.

13

Disciples Mentoring

Program mtg. with

Mentees immediately

after service

14

Married Couples @ 6:20 p.m.

15

Men’s Bible Study @ 6:00 p.m. Christian Education

Mtg. @ 6:00 p.m.

16

Bible Study @ 12:00 p.m. Children/Youth Choir @ 6:00 p.m. Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 p.m. Youth Group @ 7:00 p.m. Unity Choir @ 7:00 p.m.

17

Church Anniversary Mtg. @ 6:00 p.m. MIT Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m. Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m.

18

Women’s Choir

Rehearsal 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Food Box Deadline

19

Boy Scout Mtg. @ 10:00 a.m. Disciple’s Mentoring

Program @ 9:00 a.m.

20

Health screenings Children’s Church @ 10:00 a.m.

Women’s

Day

21

Finance Mtg. @ 6:00 p.m.

22

Men’s Bible Study @ 6:00 p.m. Pro-Active Care Team

Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m.

23

ACTIVITIES SAME

AS March 16th

NOONDAY

BIBLE STUDY CANCELLED

24

Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service @ 7:00 p.m. SCUMC

Food Box

Pick Up

25

Good Friday Service

@ 7:00 p.m.

Newsletter Deadline

ADMIN OFFICE CLOSED

26

Children’s Easter

Celebration @ 11:00 a.m.

27

Easter Sunrise Service/

Breakfast @ 6:30 a.m. Children’s Easter

Service @ 8:30 a.m.

28

Council Mtg. @ 6:30 p.m.

29

Men’s Bible Study @ 6:00 p.m.

30

Bible Study @ 12:00 p.m. Prayer Ministry @ 6:15 p.m. Unity Choir @ 7:00 p.m.

31

Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m.

Trustees | March 2016

William Roland (706) 570-8381 Wanda Goodman (706) 561-6538

Pro-Active Care Team | March 2016

Roy Sumlin, Jr. (706) 984-3236

A Message From Our

United Methodist Women’s President

Georgette Martin

Dear Sisters,

This has got to be the best unit in the United Methodist Women! We have been challenged with serving locally as well as around the world through our projects of:

Health kits for UMCOR

Donations to Open Door

Book Bags to Benchmark Family Services Foster Care

Dresses for 6th grade girls at MLK Elementary

Basketball goal for the children/youth

Open Door Golden Agers Christmas Luncheon

Christmas presents for OUR children

The awarding of the Brandice Arlene Martin Scholarship to a high school senior who is a member of St Mary’s Road UMC

We are planning to add more projects for 2016 such as:

Adopt a Grandmother

The Great Book Swap

Seminar On Domestic Violence

We are here serving, teaching, sharing and advocating for others all over the world. We are committed to spiritual growth, giving to missions, social injustice and living out our faith.

This is a new year and a fresh wind of God’s Spirit is blowing today. God is inviting us to raise our sails and move forward with the power and direction that reflects our commitment to God’s will. So, come on ladies, let’s make a fresh start today! The wind is blowing and the fire has begun to blaze. Step out of the boat, break free from your own limitations and see what God will do! I can’t wait to see what this fresh wind brings to our unit!!!!

Yours in Christ,

Georgette Martin

News in the Pews

Note: Worshippers use the time before

morning service to pray.

Please limit your talking during this time.

REMINDER! Lenten Prayer will be tomorrow at 5:00 a.m. The conference call number is 1-605-475-6006

Access code 2797318#.

TRUSTEE ALERT! The use of church facilities, including church vans, should receive approval from the

Trustees prior to use. All events should be placed on the church calendar. The Trustee board meets on the

first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and open to all church members.

Believer’s Baptism: If you desire to receive Believer's Baptism, please contact the church office at

(706) 689-8707.

Confirmation classes for youth ages 12 and above will begin in April. Please contact Burl Levins, Thia

Hemingway or Paula Shaw-Powell if you would like your child to participate.

The Brandice Arlene Martin Scholarship: is accepting donations. Please see Mrs. Pamela Shaw-Grant or

Paula Shaw-Powell to make your donation.

Easter Lily Drive: The Altar Guild Easter Lily Drive is in progress. The cost is $10.00. We invite you to

purchase in Memory or In Honor of your loved one(s). This is the last day to purchase an Easter Lily. Please

see Mrss. Doris Upshaw, Rose McRae or any member of the Altar Guild Ministry.

The Sunday School Easter Presentation The Sunday School Easter Program will be held on Sunday,

March 27, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. Please see your Sunday School Teacher, Mrss. Rose McRae, Paula Shaw-Powell

or stop by the Sunday School Office for speeches and readings. We will have rehearsal on Saturday,

March 26th at 11:00 a.m., followed by our Annual Easter Luncheon Celebration.

Lectionary Readings,

Week of March 20, 2016

Luke 19:28-40 Psalm 118:1-2,19-29

Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16

Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56

Luke 23:1-49

Prayer Warrior on Call | March 2016

Sandra Winder | (706) 587-4651

Prayer Concerns

Emily Walker P.O. Box 8208, Cols, GA (706) 569-0760

Cynthia Williams 529 Boyd Branch, Upatoi (706) 568-0117

(NO VISITORS)

LISTENING TO THE SERMON

Listen to the message from God’s word and use this sheet to write down your personal notes.

Reflect over them during the week and let God’s truths take root in your heart and product

fruit in your life.

Scripture:

Subject:

“Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.” ( James 1:22)

A Message From Our

United Methodist Women’s Day Chair

Helen Gibson

Working with the ladies of The Road

is an ongoing journey of projects and hard work!

It is also a journey filled with fun, laughter, good times and the building of a sisterhood comparable to none; I

love being a part of this great unit of United Methodist Women. You ladies come through each and every time

you are called upon and that is what makes you such an exceptional group. No matter what you are asked to

do individually or as a unit, you rise to the occasion and even beyond to make sure God’s work is done. I have

learned so many valuable life lessons working with you all through the years: kindness, selflessness, patience,

humility, forgiveness and love!

Max Lucado once said, “You weren’t an accident. You weren’t mass produced. You aren’t an assembly line

product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted and lovingly positioned on the earth by The Master

Craftsman.” These words describe each and every one of you. I am so humbled by your unfailing trust in me

each year!

My Thanks…

To Jackie and Shea: You two are the most amazing Administrative Assistants. No matter how late I am with my

ideas, suggestions or changes you make it happen. You fix my mistakes and keep it moving. Thank you!

To Ms. Jackie: Your teaching through the years has taught me many things. My life has been tremendously

blessed feeding off your knowledge and wisdom. I thank you for so willingly agreeing to facilitate our

Breakfast Workshop each year. I honestly do not know how you keep coming up with new and fresh lessons.

Thank you!

To LaTessa Johnson: Once again, you made me shine! Thank you!

To The Men: What can I say? There really aren’t enough words to thank you guys enough for what you do for

us on our special day. You get up before the crack of dawn to prepare our breakfast, you cater to us for an

hour and then you clean the kitchen! How blessed we are to have such great men in our midst. A special

thank you to Henry Holt for organizing the kitchen staff today and to Doug Brown for your special sausage

gravy and biscuit recipe! Thank you!

Pastor K: Your expectations are too high; your guidance and leadership is too heavy-handed; you push too

hard, you expect too much and you make me think too much! Yet, do not let my words negatively affect you

(although I know you won’t), because these are all great, positive things. You have pushed me to go beyond

my unconsciously self-imposed limits to reach higher and higher in my everyday walk and spiritual growth.

You are such a blessing to The Road. Thank You!

A Special Request from Me: Please continue to pray for our sisters Cynthia Williams and Mary Russell as God

continues His healing in their bodies and join me in dedicating this years Women’s Day Program to them.

Yours In Christ,

Helen Gibson

About United Methodist Women

United Methodist Women is the largest denominational

faith organization for women with approximately 800,000

members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth,

developing leaders and advocating for justice.

Members raise up to $20 million each year for programs

and projects related to women, children and youth in the

United States and in more than 100 countries around the

world.

United Methodist Women and The United Methodist

Church's principles and values include:

Promoting the empowerment of women, children and youth.

Promoting anti-racism and multiculturalism.

Promoting inclusion and equity.

Promoting fair labor practices.

Promoting economic and environmental stewardship and sustainability.

MARCH IS

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Women’s History Month in the United States

grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions

to culture, history and society organized by the school

district of Sonoma, California, in 1978.

Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real

Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.

A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school districts

and organizations across the country.

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation

declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week.

The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution.

Our Messenger

Ms. Yvette Richards

Yvette Richards serves currently as the National President of the United Methodist Women Organization.

United Methodist Women is a nearly 800,000-member organization within the United Methodist Church

in the United States. As well as a member of the General Board of Global Ministry (2012-2016.)

Ms. Richards is an active member St. James UMC in Kansas City, Missouri, where she is involved in

Hospitality Ministry, Membership Committee, Local UMW Unit, UMW Sunday Chairperson, Food Pantry

Christmas Giveaway, Missouri Conference Value Team, former Brownie Leader for 10 years with the

Kansas City Girl Scouts of America which included Camp at the Ritz (fundraiser for underprivileged girls),

Take our Daughter to Work Luncheon and the Silver Award Assistant.

Ms. Richards has held some of the following leadership positions within United Methodist Women: District

Representative, Missouri West Conference Membership Chair, Nominating Committee, Dean Team and

later to become Dean of Missouri Co-Op School of Christian Mission, the West Gulf, Pacific, and South

Atlantic Regional School Youth Study Leader. She has been a speaker at various Retreats, Annual Meetings

and Women’s Day events. A Youth Workshop Leader at The National Gathering 2000, the Alaska Annual

Conference 2006 and Urban Ministries workshop training events. She led mentoring workshops at The

National Gathering in 2000 and at the South Central Jurisdiction Meeting 2004, 2008 and 2012. Ms.

Richards was a member of the Teen and College/University Women Consultative Group 2000-2008. She

was also a workshop presenter at Leadership Development Days and Spiritual Growth Retreats. Ms.

Richards served as a Women's Division Director 2008-2012, Board Member for the General Commission

on Status and Role of Women 2008-2012, Global Aids fund Board Member 2011-2012 and General Board

of Global Ministry 2011-2012. Jurisdictional Delegate and 1st Alternate to General Conference 2016, just

to name a few.

Ms. Richards was employed close to 28 years and was highly involved in her career with State Farm

Insurance Companies as a Claims Adjuster, 18 of those years in Catastrophe Claims. She chaired and

coordinated the State Farm Bayou Classic KaBOOM! Playground for New Orleans, LA after Hurricane

Katrina (responsible for 250 volunteers), Media spokesperson for Bayou Classic (TV and Radio) and

Planning and executing pre-game and post-game activities. She created a Registered and Trademarked

event for children called the “Neighborhood of Knowledge®.”

Ms. Richards is a John Maxwell Team Member, certified in Coaching, Leadership, Training and Speaking.

Currently self-employed as a Consultant in Coaching, Training, Speaking and Leadership Development.

She holds a Bachelors in Mass Communications from North Carolina A&T State University in (1985), a

Master’s in Leadership Develop from Walden University (2013) and has always been involved in Student

Government Association since her Freshman year of school mainly because Ms. Richards was passionate

and dedicated to everyones voice being heard. She is an active member of over 25 years in Alpha Kappa

Alpha Sorority, Inc. and has a civic interest in her community.

Born in Burlington, North Carolina to parents Ret. CW4 David F. Richards, Jr. and Swannie M. Richards of

Savannah, GA. Ms. Richards has traveled the world, living in North Carolina, Alaska, Massachusetts,

Mannheim, Germany and Georgia. Yes, Yvette is a military Brat!

Our Time of Worship

Sunday, March 20, 2016

10:00 A.M.

6th Sunday in Lent Color: Purple or Red/Scarlet

Liturgist Phyllis Dent

THE GATHERING

(Time of Prayer And Meditation)

Lighting of the Candles Acolytes

*Song of Praise “The Holy City” Congregation

*Litany Bulletin

Hymn of Praise “Holy Is The Lord God Almighty” Congregation

*Invocation

Choral Response “I Love The Lord” Congregation

Worship Through Music The Women’s Chorus

The Scripture Lessons

Hebrew Testament Genesis 2:18; 2:21-22 Phyllis Dent

New Testament John 3:1-8

Worship Through Song The Women’s Chorus

The Introduction of the Messenger Kim Jenkins

Worship Through Music The Women’s Chorus

The Message Ms. Yvette Richards

The Presentation of Tithes, Commitments & Offerings

**Parish Notices/Welcome and Recognition of Visitors Helen Gibson

Special Presentations Helen Gibson

Remarks Georgette Martin

The Extinguishing of the Candles Acolytes

*The Benediction

*Congregation standing **Ushers may seat those entering (All worship guests and members please sign the Fellowship Register)

Hymn Of Praise

Holy, Holy, Holy; Holy, Holy, Holy; Holy is The Lord God Almighty; Worthy to receive Glory, Worthy to receive Honor, Worthy to receive all our Praise today.

Praise Him, Praise Him and lift Him up. Praise Him, exalt His Name forever. Praise Him, Praise Him and lift Him up. Praise Him, exalt His Name forever.

(Repeat Above)

Our Women’s Day Litany Leader: Today, we celebrate the strength, power, passion, beauty, courage and faith

of women across this world. Made in the image and likeness of God He chose the woman to lead, support, nourish and deliver His glory to the earth.

People: We praise God for the creation of the woman. Leader: We celebrate women for following the Savior’s example of service. These

vessels of life, these wives, these mothers and these believers are often overlooked, choosing to relinquish their will for the uplifting of others.

People: We honor God for endowing the spirit of service into the heart of the

woman. Leader: We give reverence to every woman, who like the beautiful, thoughtful,

mindful and powerful women of scripture continue to defy odds, banish stereotypes and serve in the face of oppression and tradition.

People: We thank God for the unselfish spirit that lives in the heart of the woman. Leader: We celebrate the women of today. We celebrate the sharing of their gifts,

talents and skills. We celebrate their ability to manage the home and the of-fice.

We celebrate their ability to serve as public officials and as Sunday School teachers. We celebrate those who are required to be both the matriarch and the patriarch and those who are strong enough to fight for civil equality but gentle enough to be the woman of some man’s dream.

All: We praise God for the virtuous women who persevered through out

yesterday, influence our today and shape our tomorrow. From the rib of man God created woman.

He has found favor in her and has sent her into the lives of every man and child. God’s creation is man’s testimony of God’s never-ending love, grace and mercy for His children.